Windows 10 32bit install

[morty19067]

They have specifically asked people to not use a 32bit OS.

Where does it say that? What exactly is the quote?

I tried installing win10 64bit but it kept resetting my PC with no error messages. I wonder if I can run windows 7 64 bit?

[worldofneil]

Where does it say that? What exactly is the quote?

They said it at one of the FanFests (the first one?). They're not planning on dropping 32-bit support any time soon, but it was heavily hinted/suggested that people should look at moving to 64-bit. The way I personally read it was that 4.0 will be 32-bit and 64-bit, but maybe 5.0 will be 64-bit only.

I wonder if I can run windows 7 64 bit?

To the best of my knowledge all of the Pentium D processors can run 64-bit Windows, but those processors are about 10 years old now. You're also (realistically) going to need more than 2GB RAM if you're putting a 64-bit version of Windows on your computer (it'll run, but it won't be great). You also can't convert 32-bit to 64-bit, it requires a clean install (as in backup/wipe/reinstall Windows from scratch and put everything back on).

They've said Stormblood will have higher requirements than ARR and HW (I don't think they're released what exactly though), but given all of the above, you're probably best either playing on PS4 or looking at getting a new PC, sorry.

[morty19067]

How about a refurbished Dell Optiplex 7550 Core2Duo?

Refurbished Dell OptiPlex 755 Tower Desktop Computer with Powerful Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz Processor LOADED with 4GB DDR2 MEMORY COMES WITH 250 GB HARD DRIVE
Software Installed: Windows 7 Home 64-BIT
THIS REFURBISHED COMPUTER HAS FREE TECH SUPPORT!! 90 DAY WARRANTY & WIFI Installed & Keyboard & Mouse & Power Cord
Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Audio: Integrated sound audio Networking: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000
Bays: 1(available)/2(total) External 5.25-inch, 0(available)/1(total) External 3.5-inch, 2 Hard Drives Supported Slots: One (1) PCIeX1 (full height), two (2) PCI (full height), one (1) PCIe X16 (full height) Ports: Eight (8) USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 6 rear), one (1) Stereo line-in(rear), one (1) stereo line-out (rear), one (1) microphone-in (front), one (1) headphone (front), one (1) VGA port, one (1) parallel port, one (1) serial port, one (1) Ethernet network (RJ-45) Power supply: 305W


Oops this one's from 2008.